Northern Portugal produces some of the country's finest olive oil, and France — with its own strong culinary culture — is a natural export market. As an EU intra-community shipment, Porto to Paris is straightforward.
DPD and GLS are cost-effective for EU road shipments of packaged olive oil. There are no special carrier restrictions for commercially bottled olive oil within the EU, unlike alcohol, which requires licensed-shipper accounts.
Pack glass or tin containers upright in a rigid box with dividers between bottles, using absorbent packing material in case of leakage. Seal caps with tape and mark the box 'This Way Up' — olive oil is a liquid and carriers treat leak risk seriously even without dangerous-goods classification.
Free movement within the EU — no customs duty. Declare as 'Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Portugal' with quantity and declared value on the commercial invoice for VAT purposes if shipping commercially.
Yes — Portugal and France are both EU member states, so olive oil moves freely with no customs declaration or import duty. A standard invoice for VAT purposes is only needed for commercial shipments.
Pack bottles upright in a rigid box with dividers between them, add absorbent packing material in case of leakage, seal caps with tape, and mark the box 'This Way Up'. This reduces both breakage and mess if a bottle does leak in transit.
1509 covers olive oil and its fractions — 1509.10 specifically for virgin and extra virgin olive oil, 1509.90 for refined or blended oil. Use the correct sub-code on your commercial invoice for accurate customs classification.
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